Unlock the true power of social studies by putting literacy at the center of learning. In this engaging session, participants will explore why literacy skills are essential for deep understanding of historical and civic content, and how explicitly teaching those skills within context transforms student thinking. Through hands-on activities, educators will experience strategies that build reading, writing, and thinking skills while strengthening content knowledge at the same time. Walk away with ready-to-use activities and adaptable templates that make literacy instruction purposeful, powerful, and seamlessly embedded in your social studies classroom.